Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - 43" CJ890 Super Ultra-Wide Curved Monitor (HDMI) - Titanium/Charcoal Black
Average customer rating
3.9
(29 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 29 reviews
5 Stars
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70%of customers recommend this product.
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14 out of
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Customer Reviews for Samsung - 43" CJ890 Super Ultra-Wide Curved Monitor (HDMI) - Titanium/Charcoal Black
Customer Rating
4
Immersive for gaming, surprisingly dumb OSD
on March 21, 2020
Posted by: Bazsi
from Irvine, CA
Expertise:Expert
I like the visual quality, and for gaming, it's super immersive. The stand is very deep (takes up a lot of desk space), I wish it was 1-2" less deep. When the screen is pure black (e.g. on load screens), there is a flickering noise in the right half of the monitor (I checked with another brand new DP cable, still persists). It's not visible when the pixels are lit.
The connections are awesome both for input and the USB-C #2 for charging my 95W notebook. I use my gaming PC through DP and my laptop in input USB-C #2. The bundled USB-C cable is high quality but is too short: if you route it through the channel in the stand, it ends up at the back of the monitor.
The connections are awesome both for input and the USB-C #2 for charging my 95W notebook. I use my gaming PC through DP and my laptop in input USB-C #2. The bundled USB-C cable is high quality but is too short: if you route it through the channel in the stand, it ends up at the back of the monitor.
However, the biggest con (and main reason for this review) is the frustratingly dumb OSD and quick buttons. It looks like it was very lazily designed, a bit more love would make a huge difference (hope Samsung can patch this). My two typical scenarios is using just the DP in full screen or also using USB-C in SBS. Problems:
1. The three quick buttons in the bottom only work if there is a video signal on the selected input. This completely defeats the purpose of the input select and SBS/PIP buttons.
2. When selecting input, I have to manually cycle through all inputs, also for ports that have nothing plugged in (USB-C #1 and HDMI). Why can't I select the input from a menu directly, why can't the empty ports be manually disabled or better yet, detected empty and skipped automatically?
3. When I want to use SBS (USB-C #2 on lest, DP on right), the SBS selection always defaults to DP on left, HDMI on right. It cannot be customized, neither does it remember my last setting. Who on earth looked at this and thought "hmm, good enough"?
1. The three quick buttons in the bottom only work if there is a video signal on the selected input. This completely defeats the purpose of the input select and SBS/PIP buttons.
2. When selecting input, I have to manually cycle through all inputs, also for ports that have nothing plugged in (USB-C #1 and HDMI). Why can't I select the input from a menu directly, why can't the empty ports be manually disabled or better yet, detected empty and skipped automatically?
3. When I want to use SBS (USB-C #2 on lest, DP on right), the SBS selection always defaults to DP on left, HDMI on right. It cannot be customized, neither does it remember my last setting. Who on earth looked at this and thought "hmm, good enough"?
Please Samsung, patch the OSD and shortcut button operation so that it makes sense!
Thanks
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
2
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Surrounded by the Samsung 43” CJ890
on November 26, 2018
Posted by: Blondguy
from Austin, Texas
Expertise:Expert
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung 43” CJ890 Super Ultra-Wide Curved Monitor is an impressive display. I find it easy to use the work area in three different sections. It is well-sized for having a full-page presentation slide next to a full-page text document and running a browser or mail application. All at the same time. The visual impact of moving an application window feels like the application window is on the inside of a glass sphere. Fully-immersed is an apt expression of the experience – very different than staring at our small mobile devices.
I am reviewing this product as an Insider… Assembly was a piece of cake and the box protected the unit really well. The USB-C output has a 95-Watt charge capability, so my computer draws power from the display. I put my white PC charger in the closet and reduced clutter; though, I have had to get accustomed to the charging capability going away when the display is turned off.
I like the additional outputs on the display, very simple to charge a mobile device, plug in a keyboard, etc. and the removable backside panel hides it all very well. Even my 4K webcam sits on top with more stability than my old 28” display.
The device is certified with Windows and worked flawlessly with my two MBPs – something I had concerns about. The speakers are surprisingly good for a display, though I realized that some of my PC USB-C outputs apparently don’t support audio out.
I like the eye saver mode – having learned that our eyesight is easily compromised by too much blue light and not enough healing long-wavelength near-infrared.
This is my new favorite display and it is all because of the experience of the curved immersive experience. Now I need one for the office!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
One Amazing monitor
on January 2, 2019
Posted by: PanthersDen1
from Austin
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This monitor is simply amazing, 43" of pure awesome.
I really like how you are able to connect two computers to it at once and use both at the same time. You can do single source (one computer at a time), PBP (Picture by Picture) and PIP (Picture in Picture). I'm not a fan much of PIP, but I do like PBP. I do find that it's a little slow switching between sources and layout formats, but with a little getting used to, it shouldn't be too bad.
I don't think I would go so far as to call this a gaming monitor (I haven't noticed Samsung directly calling it a gaming monitor either, and this monitor actually appears on their business site), but it's more than just a business monitor. It seems to be treading a line in between the two. I say this because you don't see gaming monitors with built in KVM switches, or being able to hook and view two sources on the same monitor at the same time, that's a business need, and not a gaming need. However, you also don't see business monitors with 120hz refresh rates either. The 5ms response time for the monitor is a minimum one would want for fast paced gaming as well.
I think Samsung tried to satisfy two needs with this one monitor, and they did a pretty good job of it too. It's a nice balance that allows you to use this very well with either gaming or business and switch back and forth as needed. I've already set it up so that at times I'll have my work laptop taking up half the monitor and at the same time my gaming computer will be taking up the other half of the monitor. Yes, I was gaming and working at the same time. :P I like being able to multi-task like that and this monitor helps make it easier than usual to do.
This really is a great monitor. I'm still trying to decide if i want to dedicate this to my main computer, if so, it will replace my dual monitor setup (2 x 21" monitors), OR if I want it to replace my gaming monitors and let this be my main monitor for my gaming computer. If I do that, I will actually lose screen real estate though as my gaming system currently uses a tri-monitor setup (3 x 24" monitors). Despite the loss in screen size, the picture is SO MUCH nicer than my tri-monitors look. I'll probably just hook both up and be done with having 5 monitors and just use this one instead. I'll definitely free up a lot of space going that route.
Trust me, you don't know it yet, but you NEED this monitor. :)
Thank you #SamsungInsiders for letting me acquire this monitor at a discount for my review.
Thank you #SamsungInsiders for letting me acquire this monitor at a discount for my review.
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
3
KVM switch works only for UCB type-c ports
on January 4, 2020
Posted by: Senthil
from California
Expertise:Expert
Great monitor with display. Feature wise has lots of drwbacks
1. KVM switch is incomplete, works only for USB type-c ports and not for HDMI or DP ports.
2. Samsung Dex works only on HDMI, so you cant use Samsung Dex with Keyboard and Mouse connected to this monitor.
3. Easy Setting Box is not available for this monitor model.
1. KVM switch is incomplete, works only for USB type-c ports and not for HDMI or DP ports.
2. Samsung Dex works only on HDMI, so you cant use Samsung Dex with Keyboard and Mouse connected to this monitor.
3. Easy Setting Box is not available for this monitor model.
Features
3
Performance
4
Design
3
Value
4
Response from Samsung USBy Samsung Solutions, OBA, January 7, 2020
Senthil:
Thank you for purchasing the C43J890 Super Ultra-Wide Curved Monitor and for sharing your thoughts on features. Samsung greatly values our customers’ feedback and we utilize your concerns and opinions in our relentless efforts towards delivering world-class products. Your review will be shared with our Monitor team.
Should you ever need assistance or have questions about features or usage of your monitor, please reach out to us at:
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The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Get-Help/ct-p/get-help
Again, thanks for choosing Samsung!
- Samsung Solutions
Thank you for purchasing the C43J890 Super Ultra-Wide Curved Monitor and for sharing your thoughts on features. Samsung greatly values our customers’ feedback and we utilize your concerns and opinions in our relentless efforts towards delivering world-class products. Your review will be shared with our Monitor team.
Should you ever need assistance or have questions about features or usage of your monitor, please reach out to us at:
1) Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Monitors) Available 8AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) / 9AM - 11PM EST (Sat-Sun)
2) LiveChat: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/#contact_us_for_support
3) Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport
4) Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Get-Help/ct-p/get-help
Again, thanks for choosing Samsung!
- Samsung Solutions
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Great pic
on December 6, 2018
Posted by: Open book
from Nashville TN
Expertise:Expert
Only thing wrong with it was only one video h in other than that it’s a work of art.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
2
USB-C port doesn't work
on December 1, 2018
Posted by: Anonymous
from Irvine, CA
Expertise:Expert
I think the monitor has pretty great picture. However, the monitor has a major problem on the connection to my Surface Book 2. When I tried to connect the monitor with USB-C cable, no signal at all. Hard to say it is a software or hardware issue, but the type-c port never worked because I also tried to connect with my Macbook pro as well, but no image on the monitor. I hope they can fix the issue as soon as possible.
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
2
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy Samsung Solutions, OBA, December 7, 2018
Anonymous:
I am very sorry to see that you have encountered issues connecting your Surface Book 2 with with the Samsung C43J890 Monitor.
Please contact us so that we can better investigate your issue and assist you towards a solution by any the following options:
1) Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG
2) LiveChat or Email: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/#contact_us_for_support
3) Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport
4) Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
- Samsung Solutions
I am very sorry to see that you have encountered issues connecting your Surface Book 2 with with the Samsung C43J890 Monitor.
Please contact us so that we can better investigate your issue and assist you towards a solution by any the following options:
1) Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG
2) LiveChat or Email: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/#contact_us_for_support
3) Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport
4) Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
- Samsung Solutions
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Average Monitor . Needs Updates
on March 11, 2019
Posted by: userrLXbriM5mR
from East Coast US
Expertise:Intermediate
The Picture is amazing, it stops right there. The "how to" instructions are very limited. The KVM is the worse I've seen on a monitor. When I switch from CPU to the XBOX and then go back, the screen forgets that both my systems are plugged into the inputs. So I have to unplug display cables and power down the monitor to get another go at getting it to work. There needs to be an update to fix the built in KVM. Also I don't know why but Samsung should have put another HDMI port on here. .. Its sad to say but I don't think they give equipment like this a lot of attention.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
3
Design
2
Value
4
Response from Samsung USBy Samsung Solutions, OBA, March 13, 2019
userrLXbriM5mR:
Thank you for purchasing the 43" CJ890 Monitor and for sharing your thoughts.
Samsung greatly values our customers’ feedback and we utilize your concerns and opinions in our relentless efforts towards delivering world-class products. Your review will be shared with our Monitor team.
Should you ever need assistance or have questions about features or usage of your Monitor, please reach out to us at:
1) Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Monitors)
Available 8AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) / 9AM - 11PM EST (Sat-Sun)
2) LiveChat or Email: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/#contact_us_for_support
3) Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/samsungsupport
4) Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamsungSupport
The Samsung Monitor Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Monitors/bd-p/monitors
Samsung is committed to providing the best possible product experience, quality, and value, and we are always here to help with any of your questions or concerns.
- Samsung Solutions
Thank you for purchasing the 43" CJ890 Monitor and for sharing your thoughts.
Samsung greatly values our customers’ feedback and we utilize your concerns and opinions in our relentless efforts towards delivering world-class products. Your review will be shared with our Monitor team.
Should you ever need assistance or have questions about features or usage of your Monitor, please reach out to us at:
1) Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Monitors)
Available 8AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) / 9AM - 11PM EST (Sat-Sun)
2) LiveChat or Email: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/#contact_us_for_support
3) Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/samsungsupport
4) Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamsungSupport
The Samsung Monitor Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Monitors/bd-p/monitors
Samsung is committed to providing the best possible product experience, quality, and value, and we are always here to help with any of your questions or concerns.
- Samsung Solutions
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
AWESOME Monitor!
on November 27, 2018
Posted by: Gary Ni
from San Francisco
Expertise:Expert
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Samsung CJ89 is a very good monitor. It is a ultra wide 32:10 42" monitor. It is a impressively wide double full-HD resolution monitor. It just like two full HD monitor put together side by side. It has very has good picture quality, wide color gamut and high native contrast ratio with HDR support. It has 120Hz refresh rate, much more then the needs of office use. With high refresh rate, I can feel very low lag even I just use it for office use case. When I scroll up and down the word document. It works very well, even long time usage, my eye feel much better than my older monitor.
It come with factory color calibration data. I never saw this kind of data in my past monitor purchasing experience.
You can connect two video cable to monitor, your laptop will detect two full HD monitors. It is like two full HD monitor together side by side "NO EDGE"....THIS is AWESOME feature!!!! I can use half monitor for coding and another side for reading document, email, or bower website with "NO GAP" in between. I put my older Monitor in vertical, I can look the trace, writing email and coding at the same time without arrange monitor.
Another AWESOME feature is creating huge and complex Excel sheet...I can create a huge table and see the column from A to BG at the same time. And, I can create a very complex formula without change the line. This advantage improve me a lot of working efficiency.
The 1800R curve provides just the right viewing angles when you sit right in the center of the monitor. It is not suitable for discussing issue with colleagues. The 3840 X 1200 resolution is kill my colleagues's monitor during screen sharing in the meeting. From their screen, everything become very small. But, this is not the fault of this monitor. You can just switch dual monitor mode, this issue will be resolved. And, you got another free screen during meeting.
It also has build-in speaker, the sound quality is also very good. And, it is build-in in the monitor. It saved me lot of desk space. The signal is transmit via HDMI cable. It is also good for watching movies.
I also tested eye protection mode. The screen look darker, I will use it before i went to my bed. But, I disable it during working hours.
The another drawback is the its leg, the leg is putty long. You can need a big desk for it. But, you can use wall mount to resolve this problem. Its leg build-in cable management feature. But, I plan to purchased a wall mount for it.
It has 1 HDMI and 1 display port connectors. No, any DVI or D-SUB connector. With this high resolution, I will suggest to use HDMI or display port connector, not D-SUB. It also has adjustable tilt and high leg, but, you don't have much room on left or right adjustment. If you are not the central, the screen quality will become very bad.
In overall, this is best screen in my life now. Even it is a gaming monitor, but, it is very suitable for office use.
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US